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In a new album, singer Ari Axelrod celebrates Jews’ contributions to Broadway
16 Jan 2025
Ari Axelrod, a singer and actor with a deep love for musicals, has been captivating audiences with his one-man show "A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish ...
16 Jan 2025
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Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’
16 Jan 2025
Seymour Stoll's extensive collection of Jewish baseball cards, touted as the most comprehensive in existence, is set for auction at Sotheby's, with an expect...
16 Jan 2025
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Pro-Israel attorney uses ‘lawfare’ to force $700K settlement from Jewish Voice for Peace
16 Jan 2025
David Abrams, a pro-Israel attorney using a strategy known as "lawfare," has secured a $700,000 settlement from the anti-Zionist Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)...
16 Jan 2025
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Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote as right-wing protest against deal mounts
16 Jan 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed a Cabinet meeting meant to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, amid internal opp...
16 Jan 2025
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Silver Moon Bakery, UWS spot known for its challah, faces eviction after failing to pay rent
15 Jan 2025
Silver Moon Bakery, a beloved spot in New York City's Morningside Heights known for its challah and other Jewish bakery staples, faces potential eviction due...
15 Jan 2025
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Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal after 15 months of war
15 Jan 2025
After 15 months of intense conflict, Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a ceasefire agreement, potentially ending the bloodiest war in Israel's history...
15 Jan 2025
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Jared Kushner set to double stake in leading Israeli financial firm
15 Jan 2025
Jared Kushner is poised to double his firm's investment in Phoenix Financial, a major Israeli insurance company, by acquiring an additional 4.95% stake. This...
15 Jan 2025
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Deborah Lipstadt, exiting as US antisemitism envoy, is hoping for the best under Trump
15 Jan 2025
Deborah Lipstadt, concluding her tenure as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, expressed uncertainty about her successor's capability ...
15 Jan 2025
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Pete Hegseth, in Senate confirmation hearing, blames Oct. 7 on US withdrawal from Afghanistan
14 Jan 2025
In a contentious Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and President-elect Donald Trump’...
14 Jan 2025
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6 Chabad tunnel defendants plead guilty
14 Jan 2025
Six men involved in a controversial tunnel-digging incident at the Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn have pled guilty to criminal mischief. The...
14 Jan 2025
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Ari Berman, Yeshiva U president, to deliver benediction at Trump’s inauguration
14 Jan 2025
Rabbi Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, is set to deliver a benediction at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, becoming the first Israeli-Am...
14 Jan 2025
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Nearly half the globe has ‘elevated levels’ of antisemitic beliefs, ADL survey finds
14 Jan 2025
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reports a significant rise in global antisemitic beliefs, with nearly half of adults worldwide exhibiting such attitudes, ac...
14 Jan 2025
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Did our Jewish day school prepare us to discuss Israel with our peers in the real world? Yes, and no.
14 Jan 2025
Former students of the Hannah Senesh Community Day School in Brooklyn share their experiences transitioning to diverse high schools and handling conversation...
14 Jan 2025
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Israelis with Soviet roots unite in solidarity in Tel Aviv amid the war
14 Jan 2025
Amid heightened tensions and security challenges in Israel, over 500 Israelis with roots from former Soviet states gathered in Tel Aviv for a Limmud FSU fest...
14 Jan 2025
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An Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur dares to visualize peace in the Middle East — Taylor Swift included
14 Jan 2025
Yoni Bloch, an Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur, has released a music video that optimistically imagines a peaceful future in the Middle East, where Israel...
14 Jan 2025
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Jesse Cogan, ad exec who coined the slogan ‘Turn Friday Night into Shabbos,’ dies at 74
14 Jan 2025
Jesse Cogan, renowned for coining the iconic Jewish outreach slogan "Turn Friday Night into Shabbos," has passed away at age 74. Cogan's influence on Jewish ...
14 Jan 2025
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Franz Kafka’s Hebrew writings are now on view in New York City
13 Jan 2025
Franz Kafka's lesser-known Hebrew writings are featured in a new exhibit at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, highlighting the Jewish influence...
13 Jan 2025
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Jewish groups pushed Meta to crack down on hate speech. Now, the company is reversing course.
13 Jan 2025
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently reversed its strict regulations against hate speech, a move that has alarmed Jewish organiza...
13 Jan 2025
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Is a ceasefire and hostage deal imminent? Israel, Hamas, Biden and Trump all signal yes.
13 Jan 2025
Amid longstanding negotiations between Israel and Hamas, there is renewed optimism about a possible hostage deal, coinciding with the transition of U.S. pres...
13 Jan 2025
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British authorities chastise a Jewish charity for fundraising for an Israeli soldier
13 Jan 2025
British authorities have reprimanded a London Chabad center for fundraising for an Israeli soldier, which violates UK law prohibiting donations to foreign mi...
13 Jan 2025
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‘I can’t picture myself without going to the temple’: LA teens mourn their synagogue’s destruction
13 Jan 2025
The article reports on the profound impact and resilience of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center community after their 80-year-old synagogue was destroyed ...
13 Jan 2025
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Celebrating Shabbat in Los Angeles: Amid the fires, a still, small voice
12 Jan 2025
In the midst of the threatening proximity of wildfires in Los Angeles, Rabbi Paul Kipnes reflects on the profound challenges and spiritual decisions he faces...
12 Jan 2025
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Jewish hockey player Ozzy Wiesblatt’s unlikely journey to the NHL
10 Jan 2025
Ozzy Wiesblatt, at 22, made headlines for his debut with the NHL's Nashville Predators, marking a significant milestone in his and his family's journey. Born...
10 Jan 2025
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A Jewish day school finds itself at a pivotal intersection — literally — of New York’s congestion pricing
10 Jan 2025
The recent implementation of congestion pricing in New York City is affecting the commute of families and staff at the Abraham Joshua Heschel School, a Jewis...
10 Jan 2025
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A rabbi and his son were arrested for vandalizing a swastika mural. Are they heroes or hooligans?
10 Jan 2025
In a highly polarizing incident, Zechariah Mehler and his father, a retired rabbi, were arrested for vandalizing a Milwaukee mural depicting a swastika insid...
10 Jan 2025
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Bernie Sanders receives a vote for president of Lebanon as army chief wins
9 Jan 2025
Lebanon ended a two-year presidential vacancy by electing its military chief, Joseph Aoun, marking a significant political shift and highlighting Hezbollah's...
9 Jan 2025
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A.J. Weberman, famous for picking through Bob Dylan’s trash, shares his thoughts on ‘A Complete Unknown’
9 Jan 2025
A.J. Weberman, renowned for his controversial pursuit of Bob Dylan's personal insights through dumpster diving, shares his critical views on the new biopic "...
9 Jan 2025
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Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen
9 Jan 2025
As devastating wildfires ravage the Los Angeles area, the local Jewish community is mobilizing to support those affected. Many, including Rabbi Daniel Sher o...
9 Jan 2025
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At last, a long-awaited kosher supermarket opens on the Upper West Side
8 Jan 2025
After years of anticipation, the Upper West Side has welcomed a new kosher supermarket, Six60One, invigorating local Jewish communities with its expansive of...
8 Jan 2025
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Trump taps Senate staffer as National Security Council’s Middle East director
8 Jan 2025
Eric Trager, a seasoned expert on Egypt and former research fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, has been chosen by President-elect Donal...
8 Jan 2025
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What an obituary writer learned by saying goodbye to hundreds of people
8 Jan 2025
Jewish obituary writer Andrew Silow-Carroll reflects on his experiences editing the Jewish Life Stories newsletter, where obituaries served as a celebration ...
8 Jan 2025
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My Solomon Schechter school embodied a bygone American, Zionist and New York Jewish dream
8 Jan 2025
Gil Troy reflects on the cultural and ideological transformation of his childhood Solomon Schechter Day School of Queens, which is transitioning to an Orthod...
8 Jan 2025
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Pasadena synagogue burns down as fires rage across Southern California
8 Jan 2025
The Pasadena Jewish Center and Temple, a historic synagogue with over a hundred years of presence in Pasadena, California, was destroyed by raging fires driv...
8 Jan 2025
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Peter Yarrow, Jewish musician and activist of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86
7 Jan 2025
Peter Yarrow, the influential Jewish musician and activist from the iconic 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away at 86 due to bladder cancer. Kn...
7 Jan 2025
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Dept. of Education opens Title VI antisemitism investigation at Sarah Lawrence College, where Hillel alleged atmosphere of intimidation
7 Jan 2025
A Title VI antisemitism investigation has been launched by the federal Department of Education into Sarah Lawrence College after a complaint by the Hillel ch...
7 Jan 2025
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Warsaw Ghetto memorial defaced with anti-Israel graffiti
7 Jan 2025
A memorial at the Umschlagplatz in Warsaw, where Jews were deported to concentration camps during the Holocaust, was recently vandalized with graffiti equati...
7 Jan 2025
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The Borscht Belt hotels were cornerstones of Jewish family life that have no real replacement
7 Jan 2025
The article reflects on the historical significance of the Borscht Belt hotels in New York's Catskill Mountains as vital centers for Jewish family life. Thes...
7 Jan 2025
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Investing firm to stop assessing human rights risk in ‘contiguous territorial disputes’ after scrutiny from pro-Israel groups
7 Jan 2025
Morningstar, a firm known for advice on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, has chosen to cease evaluating human rights risks related to cont...
7 Jan 2025
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader who was convicted of Holocaust denial, dies at 96
7 Jan 2025
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the French far-right politician known for his antisemitic rhetoric and Holocaust denial, has died at 96. A controversial figure in French ...
7 Jan 2025
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Jews were targeted by the majority of hate crimes in NYC last year, NYPD says
7 Jan 2025
In 2024, Jews were disproportionately targeted in hate crimes in New York City, constituting 54% of reported cases, according to NYPD data. This increase in ...
7 Jan 2025
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First-ever Solomon Schechter day school in North America goes Orthodox
6 Jan 2025
The Solomon Schechter School of Queens, the first day school named after the influential Conservative Rabbi Solomon Schechter, has transitioned to an Orthodo...
6 Jan 2025
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Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are facing war crimes inquiries over their Gaza service
6 Jan 2025
Israeli soldiers who have served in Gaza and subsequently posted related content on social media are encountering legal challenges abroad, leading to rapid e...
6 Jan 2025
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Far-right party founded by former Nazis is tapped to lead Austria’s government
6 Jan 2025
Austria's far-right Freedom Party, a group with historical ties to former Nazi SS soldiers, has been tasked with forming a governing coalition after winning ...
6 Jan 2025
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Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian PM, having lost confidence of much of country’s Jewish community
6 Jan 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation amidst declining poll numbers and internal discord within his party, particularly among ...
6 Jan 2025
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Everyone has a plan to fight antisemitism. Few have studied what actually works.
6 Jan 2025
The article discusses the establishment of the ADL's Center for Antisemitism Research, led by Matt Williams, which aims to scientifically evaluate strategies...
6 Jan 2025
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List of hostages for potential release circulates as pressure mounts for ceasefire deal
6 Jan 2025
Amid rising hopes for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, an unofficial list of hostages potentially being considered for release has emerged in media...
6 Jan 2025
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Adrien Brody wins Golden Globe for portraying Holocaust survivor and architect in ‘The Brutalist’
6 Jan 2025
Adrien Brody has received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his role in "The Brutalist," a film about a Holocaust survivor ...
6 Jan 2025
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3 Israelis killed in West Bank terror attack
6 Jan 2025
Three Israelis, including a police officer and two elderly women, were killed in a terrorist attack in the northern West Bank. Palestinian gunmen targeted ve...
6 Jan 2025
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Antony Blinken says he conditioned Biden’s first trip to Israel after Oct. 7 on aid to Gaza
6 Jan 2025
In a candid interview with The New York Times, outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken disclosed the strategic pressures he applied on Israel following th...
6 Jan 2025
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Trump names a former critic as Middle East aide — but says, ‘These things usually don’t work out’
5 Jan 2025
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Morgan Ortagus as his deputy envoy for Middle East peace, despite expressing reservations due to her past criticis...
5 Jan 2025